A high tech plastic bag that could save the lives of premature babies is the metros lead. It reports doctors could be using it on babies in three years. The i leads with the a survey which suggests that voters want the Prime Minister to take part in tv debates despite her reluctance. The Daily Express has Madeline Mccann on its front page as the paper marks ten years since her disappearance. The daily mirror also leads with the anniversary, reporting a Senior Police officer claims theres a new lead in the case. Criticism of free Schools Funding is the big story in the guardian. The paper also features a picture of president trumps Daughter Ivanka in berlin. The times shares that image of ivanka along with Christine Lagarde and angela merkel, but its lead story claims senior conservatives want to sideline borisjohnson during the election campaign. And now this weeks our world. Sahar zand reports from the toraja region of sulawesi in indonesia where the dead are a constant presence. The
Sulawesi is that when someone dies, their body is reserved and it can often their body is reserved and it can ofte n ta ke their body is reserved and it can often take months, sometimes years, when the funeral takes place. From the start, this programme contains images of corpses which some viewers may find disturbing. Its the great unspoken. A taboo. Something that ive had to face up to recently myself. Most of us dont know how to think or talk about death. But there are some people who do think they know. On the indonesian island of sulawesi, centuries old customs make the dead a constant part of day to day life. I have come here to learn more about these remarkable practices, which blur the line between this world and the next. A Morbid Obsession . Or a healthier way to deal with the grief of losing a loved one . Tana toraja in indonesia is an extraordinary place. Here, Ancient Animist Beliefs intertwine with new religions, resulting in unique rituals. At this traditional torajan fu
Sulawesi is that when someone dies, their body is reserved and it can often their body is reserved and it can ofte n ta ke their body is reserved and it can often take months, sometimes years, when the funeral takes place. From the start, this programme contains images of corpses which some viewers may find disturbing. Its the great unspoken. A taboo. Something that ive had to face up to recently myself. Most of us dont know how to think or talk about death. But there are some people who do think they know. On the indonesian island of sulawesi, centuries old customs make the dead a constant part of day to day life. I have come here to learn more about these remarkable practices, which blur the line between this world and the next. A Morbid Obsession . Or a healthier way to deal with the grief of losing a loved one . Tana toraja in indonesia is an extraordinary place. Here, Ancient Animist Beliefs intertwine with new religions, resulting in unique rituals. At this traditional torajan fu
The Toraja people of Indonesia practice Ma’nene, a unique funeral ritual where they lovingly care for their deceased relatives by exhuming their bodies, dressing them in fresh garments, and tidying their tombs. This ancient tradition, rooted in animistic beliefs, celebrates the interconnectedness of life and death, strengthening family bonds and preserving ancestral connections. Despite drawing global attention, the Toraja maintain the solemnity of the ceremony, ensuring it remains a respectful homage to their ancestors.
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